Conducting a Program Review in Student Affairs 2014

Key Topics

• Exploring program quality and cost-effectiveness
• Use of CAS and other possible frameworks
• Getting staff on board with the review
• Using recommendations/outcomes
• Overcoming the constraints of an already-full workload
• Getting past initial defensiveness
• Who should be involved?
• What areas within student affairs should you target for review?
• What’s an appropriate timeline for a review – how long should it take? How often should it be done?
• Pros/Cons of internal v. external review (self-study and external reviewer)
• What methodology for data collection/evaluation is most effective for gathering meaningful data?
• Are there models and best practices for this effort?
• What can I do beyond deploying a survey?

Who should Attend

VPs and AVPs of student affairs.